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Groningen

City break in Groningen. Active leisure ideas for Groningen - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Groningen concentrates many canals that give it an extraordinary beauty. People might want to stay here forever, and it must be said that sometimes it turns out that way. Tourists falling for narrow streets ideal for cycling, beautiful houses, as if enveloping city streets and amazingly picturesque embankments, decide to stay here for the rest of their lives. However, the city is attractive not only for this - thus, active recreation enthusiasts feel great here, being offered all sorts of interesting pastime.

Shopping in Groningen - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques

Walking along the shopping streets of Groningen, you can find a lot of charming specialty shops. De Kaaskop store specializes in selling popular national goods. Dozens of kinds of olives, …

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If you want to take an incredible cruise on a wonderful schooner, it is recommended to try tours from Zeilcharter Willem Jacob. This is one of the best deals in town, and ignoring it would be missing the “cherry on the cake”. You can ride a boat using the services of Wake Park, Rinus or Watersportschool, the views offered by any cruise are quite impressive - these memories will never be forgotten. Of course, you can just enjoy the view of the canals standing at any promenade, which is another great pastime that can brighten up your stay in the city.

To take a passenger seat in a helicopter and look at the city lying below, which seems especially fabulous from this position, be sure to use the offer from Vliegles.info. It should be noted that since the most common type of transport in Groningen is a bicycle, here there are many tours offering to take a bike ride exploring numerous city attractions on the way. If you choose this option, keep in mind that Alternative Groningen Tour and Groningen City Tours are the best tours of this kind in town. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Guide to Groningen sightseeing - things to see and to visit

Groningen is one of the towns of the Netherlands that is famous for its long history and respected culture. This town is not a big one, so it perfectly fits tourists who seek unhurried rest, …

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A huge outdoor climbing center just in the city center? Yes, it is, Groningen never ceases to amaze tourists with its interesting places. Its name is Klimcentrum Bjoeks, and it would be really nice to visit it if you're a fan of outdoor activities. Here there is suitable entertainment for those who are used to using their logical thinking and intellect above all but still want to spend time actively. If you're one of these people, you shouldn’t ignore places like The Escape Hunt Experience and Goldberg Escape - the best escape rooms in town.

Those wishing to try their hand at karting are advised to go to Euro Kartracing & Bowling where this kind of desire will be fully satisfied. Here, as you might guess from the name, there are also good bowling opportunities. In addition, this active leisure is represented in the city by one more center - namely, Bowling Centrum Groningen. Those who look for a surge of adrenaline must visit Target Lasergame to enjoy playing laser tag to the fullest. Those who are crazy about winter sports remain satisfied as well - in the city, you can go skiing to Snowlimits.

Cuisine of Groningen for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe

In Groningen even most demanding gourmets will easily find a place to eat. The city is home to more than a hundred of different restaurants, each of which will surely please guests with its …

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If you'd rather prefer to watch some latest movies, feel free to go to the best suitable places - namely, to Groninger Forum or Kinepolis. If there is a desire to enjoy theater productions or opera, many people go to the Grand Theater. Here is another place where interesting performances often take place, and its name is De Oosterpoort. Football fans prefer to watch their favorite game at Noordlease Stadion where interesting matches of the season are often held.

Those who come to the city with children should be recommended such a center as Monkeytown where children of different ages can have plenty of fun and enjoy the most beautiful time of life. Another place kids will definitely like is unique Catcafe Op z'n Kop where the "owners" are graceful cats, as you might guess from the name. Here you can stroke, feed or hold them in your arms. Also, you should not pass by Jump Xl Entertainment Center where you can enjoy plenty of trampoline jumping - there is no better leisure for active children.

Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Groningen inhabitants

Groningen is a cozy and friendly city, which is often referred to as the "city of festivals” because of a rich choice of interesting festivals that are held there. Indeed, during year here …

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Museums in the city should be visited to find out a lot of interesting information about Groningen. Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum has collected unique exhibits of various ships, so fans of marine themes will definitely like it. Get acquainted with the local culture by visiting Universiteitsmuseum, look for original caricatures in Het Nederlands Stripmuseum, and Grafisch Museum will be a real godsend for all those who like learning something new - here you can learn how the process of creating printed products works. Those who are interested in military history will appreciate Stichting Museum Canadian Allied Forces.

You can have a wonderful time walking in Prinsenhof Gardens. Here you can find cozy alleys, a historic building located on the territory of the park, amazing landscape solutions, and wonderful representatives of the flora, which means that enjoyment is guaranteed. One more beautiful park for walking is Noorderplantsoen Park where, among other things, you can see interesting flowers that will please the eyes of all flora connoisseurs. In order to relieve fatigue and let go of the world's distractions, many people visit Yoga under Construction or Paleis Yoga. Rarida Thai Massage would be great for the same purpose.

Excursion over cultural sights of Groningen - 'must visit' points of interest

Groningen is an ancient city with fascinating history. Its rapid development was in the first half of the 17th century, when a university was founded there. The university works even …

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Everyone will find a nightlife facility to their liking in the city. Thus, Bierlokaal Cafe de Koffer is ready to please, as the name implies, all beer lovers; here you can find a huge selection of different beer varieties. Those who wish to combine business with pleasure - that is, to listen to music, drink a burning alcoholic drink, and have fun - should visit Jazzcafe de Spieghel. Fans of dancing go to conquer the dance floor in Club Kokomo Groningen, and those who'd rather prefer small and cozy cafes go to Gelkinge 9.

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Map of all parks

National and city parks around Groningen
♥ National Park 'Nationaal beek- en esdorpenlandschap Drentsche Aa' , 24.1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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